Cambridge Police Department Conducting Investigation At Cherry And Harvard Street, Two Victims Suffer Gunshot Injuries

Press release from the City of Cambridge:

May 19, 2021

The Cambridge Police are conducting an active investigation after there was a ShotSpotter activation and reports for gunshots in the area of Cherry and Harvard Street early this morning at approximately 12:10 a.m.

More than six shell casings were located and recovered by the Cambridge Police following a preliminary investigation. There are two known victims reported at this time. Both men — one in their mid-twenties and another in his mid-thirties — are from Cambridge and were initially treated on-scene before being transported to a local hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. Multiple vehicles and and a building on Cherry Street also were damaged due to the gunshots. A vehicle was seen fleeing the area down Cherry Street towards Harvard Street following the report of gunshots. There have been no arrests made at this time.

Anyone with any information related to this incident are strongly encouraged to call Cambridge Police at 617-349-3300. Those who wish to provide information anonymously may dial the Cambridge Police Anonymous Crime Tip Hotline at 617-349-3370 and leave a message. Anonymous tips may also be sent via the Cambridge Police MyPD mobile app or via text message to 847411. Begin your text with TIP650 and then type your message. To send anonymous tips via email, visit www.CambridgePolice.org/tips.

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